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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,338.84 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,338.84 and 619.68 is: 930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,338.84 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,338.84 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,338.84 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 829,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,652.37/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.27

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